Planning Board Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Eduardo Mujica; Phyllis Castro; Tim O'Connell; Erica Ganzi; Robert Poitier; Eloise Cummings; Marcia Baker; Steve Weaver; Chairman Bob Burdge; John George; Mr. George entered the meeting at 6:05 PM.
- Absent:
- Brian Paul; Mike Dahan
- Staff Present:
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- Rebecca Grohall, AICP, Planning Manager
- James Walker, Assistant City Attorney
- Sandy Ramseth, AICP, Senior Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
Motion was made by Phyllis Castro, seconded by Tim O'Connell to excuse the absence of Mike Dahan.
- AYE:
- Eduardo Mujica, Phyllis Castro, Tim O'Connell, Erica Ganzi, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, John George, Marcia Baker, Steve Weaver, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
5.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS
Mr. Weaver participated in discussions and voting.
Mr. Weaver participated in discussions and voting.
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
July 8, 2014 Meeting
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, seconded by John George to approve the minutes for the July 8, 2014 meeting.
- AYE:
- Eduardo Mujica, Phyllis Castro, Tim O'Connell, Erica Ganzi, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, John George, Marcia Baker, Steve Weaver, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
The applicant is requesting Conditional Use approval for the Spin Win Adult Arcade. The proposal is to house 50 arcade machines within two adjoining units in the existing Sunrise Plaza Shopping Center located at 511/513 Georgia Avenue.
Ms. Ramseth gave an overview of the application. Erik Pratt, Applicant, answered questions. Hoyt C. Murphy, Jr., Property Owner, and Mike Menard from Cook & Menard Architecture commented. Mr Weaver filled out form 8B and was recused from voting. The board discussed the application.
Regarding whether the arcade was legally licensed with the state of Florida, Mr. Walker, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the parameters of the boards authority are bound by the code of the City of Ft. Pierce and it is not the function of the board to look behind the city's code and to determine for itself whether those provisions are legally sufficient or not. The board makes it decision based upon the code that is in front of it as adopted by the City of Ft. Pierce.
Ms. Ramseth gave an overview of the application. Erik Pratt, Applicant, answered questions. Hoyt C. Murphy, Jr., Property Owner, and Mike Menard from Cook & Menard Architecture commented. Mr Weaver filled out form 8B and was recused from voting. The board discussed the application.
Regarding whether the arcade was legally licensed with the state of Florida, Mr. Walker, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the parameters of the boards authority are bound by the code of the City of Ft. Pierce and it is not the function of the board to look behind the city's code and to determine for itself whether those provisions are legally sufficient or not. The board makes it decision based upon the code that is in front of it as adopted by the City of Ft. Pierce.
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, seconded by Marcia Baker to approve the conditional use for Spin Win Arcade with the condition that all landscaping, lighting and payment in lieu for the sidewalks are completed prior to final inspection.
- AYE:
- Eloise Cummings, Phyllis Castro, Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, John George, Eduardo Mujica, Marcia Baker, Erica Ganzi, Chairman Bob Burdge
- Other:
- Steve Weaver (RECUSE)
Passed
b.
Approval of a City initiated Rezoning from R-1 to PUD for Carriage Pointe Estates.
Ms. Ramseth gave an overview of the application. The board discussed the application. No one in the audience spoke in favor or in opposition of the application.
Ms. Ramseth gave an overview of the application. The board discussed the application. No one in the audience spoke in favor or in opposition of the application.
Motion was made by Steve Weaver, seconded by Robert Poitier to approve the rezoning of Carriage Point Estates from an R-1 zoning district to a PUD zoning district as a scrivener's error.
- AYE:
- Steve Weaver, Erica Ganzi, Marcia Baker, Eduardo Mujica, John George, Robert Poitier, Tim O'Connell, Phyllis Castro, Eloise Cummings, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
c.
Approval of proposed amendments to Section 22-40, Planned Unit Development zone (PUD).
Ms. Ramseth gave an overview of the application. Harold Smith, Ft. Pierce resident, commented. Board discussion ensued.
Ms. Ramseth gave an overview of the application. Harold Smith, Ft. Pierce resident, commented. Board discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Erica Ganzi, seconded by Robert Poitier to table the vote until next month.
- AYE:
- Phyllis Castro, Robert Poitier, John George, Eduardo Mujica, Erica Ganzi, Eloise Cummings, Chairman Bob Burdge
- NAY:
- Tim O'Connell, Marcia Baker, Steve Weaver
Passed
8.
CPTED PRESENTATION
CPTED presentation was given by Officer Glenn-Reed of the Ft. Pierce Police Department. The board discussed the presentation.
CPTED presentation was given by Officer Glenn-Reed of the Ft. Pierce Police Department. The board discussed the presentation.
9.
BOARD COMMENTS
Two former board members have passed away William D. Dannahower and Bill Clancy.
Two former board members have passed away William D. Dannahower and Bill Clancy.
10.
ADJOURNMENT